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REMINDERS!!!

1.Conduct
research on an Earth in Space topic of your choosing: Sun, Earth, or
Moon. You will use this research to create a PowerPoint consisting of
at least 10 slides. You will present this with your partner orally. You
must list your references.
Review the "Final Project Checklist" section for more information on
the project requirements (or speak with me).
You may work with a partner but you must be ready to present your final
project on ***December 31st***
We will have a class discussion to answer any questions you might have
every day after lunch until the due date.
If you have any questions feel free to post them under the
"Questions???" section. We will discuss these each day during our brief
discussion period. You can also choose to write each other messages
under the "Class Thoughts" section. This is a section to post
suggestions, thoughts, comments, or tips you might have.
***You can submit your completed project in person or by using "Google
Docs" any day prior to the due date if you would like feedback,
comments, and suggestions.***
2. Read at least two articles of your choosing and post post a minimum
of 1 (one) interesting fact from each of the 2 (two) articles that you
read. Facts should be posted under the Sticky Note tab.
3. Daily: Keep track of the phases of the moon each day between now and
January 15th by observing the sky at night. If you are unable to see
the moon you may check this website under the section "Current Moon
Phase". Record your findings in your "Moon Phase" journal.

Time and Date

Google Calendar

Space

Google Reader (1000+)

refresh

mark all as read

Sticky Note: Post your fact and web address here :-)

~Earth~Moon~Sun~Pictures~

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Aurora Shimmer, Meteor Flash

Sally Ride Science

Science @ NASA

A Flash of Light from Titan

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"Climate One Stop" Web Site Unveiled in Copenhagen

Current Moon Phase

Final Project Checklist

Individual
and Partner Expectations
Checklist
 I will work individually and collaboratively with my partner to
complete a PowerPoint and to be ready to present our PowerPoint orally.
 I will conduct research on an Earth in Space topic (Sun, Earth, or
Moon).  I will use this research to (with the help of my partner)
create a PowerPoint.
 The PowerPoint must contain:
• at least 10 informational slides
• A minimum of 2 images (pictures)
• 10 facts • In addition to the 10 slides it must also have
o 1 reference page
o 1 title page which includes both partners name
• To receive full credit for my participation I must also:
o Be able to explain anything contained in the PowerPoint whether it
was written by myself OR my partner  I must work with my partner to
complete the assignment on or by December 31st.
 I may submit the PowerPoint to my teacher for editing and revision
opportunities prior to this date.
 In addition to the PowerPoint/Oral Presentation:
o I will read 2 articles that I find on the iGoogle page.
o I will post 2 facts (1 from each article) on the “Sticky Notes”
section with my name and the website that I obtained the information.
o I will keep a daily journal of the moon phases. (If I miss a day I
will look up the information on iGoogle).
o I will post a minimum of 5 posts on any of the various sections
available on iGoogle including Questions or Room 9 Thoughts.
o I will ask questions if I am uncertain. o I will participate in class
discussions. o I will do my best.